The Ukrainian Pensioners Who Walked Across The Front Line In Donetsk

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  • Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
  • Two villagers in the Donetsk region escaped the Russian occupation of their village by walking across the front line in April. Ivan Vivsyanyk, 88, had no interest in the Russian passport he was told to accept, and Lidia Stepanivna, 98, felt the same. They walked 10-kilometers to freedom.
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  • @rferlonline
    @rferlonline  20 днів тому +2

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  • @emmerentiagroenewald3694
    @emmerentiagroenewald3694 22 дні тому +43

    Two incredible old people!!
    I hope that they will find kind people ,who will help them for the few years that they have left....,❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @user-oy5mm3pb2g
      @user-oy5mm3pb2g 21 день тому +1

      They could Nazi elements in tneir younger age. Being old doesn't mean not having hatred and insanity.

    • @petefrys545
      @petefrys545 21 день тому

      ​@@user-oy5mm3pb2gShameful suggesting all Ukrainians Nazis when it'sactually Russia that has many more.

    • @uswoor1057
      @uswoor1057 21 день тому +1

      The old woman was a girl during WWII...

    • @petefrys545
      @petefrys545 21 день тому

      @@user-oy5mm3pb2g Nasty comment implying all Ukrainians are Nazis

    • @petefrys545
      @petefrys545 20 днів тому

      @@user-oy5mm3pb2g You mean like you

  • @galemusgrove4589
    @galemusgrove4589 21 день тому +28

    Glory to UKRAINE
    The brave,brave people..
    Love from Canada

    • @diegoflores9237
      @diegoflores9237 21 день тому +1

      There was no need for this conflict except for the usa pushing it

    • @Unfiltered-gb8vh
      @Unfiltered-gb8vh 21 день тому +1

      Hello, I am am American citizen. Many months back I made a visit to The Four Points Sheraton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I met a couple from Ukraine; they were retired and lived in a large community in Canada where they raised contributions to build a church for Ukrainian citizens in the community. We had the opportunity to have a conversation about the current events in Ukraine. I have followed this situation closely and donate to United24. The woman was very verbal and was pleased that I cared so much about her country; her husband simply wiped tears away and said that sadly at his age there was nothing he could do for Ukraine other than donate and pray… We parted, however we bowed our heads and in silence sent a special prayer for Ukraine. I left with so many mixed feelings, however the highlight of my trip was having met these 2 Ukrainian people. Have a wonderful day.

    • @3786373
      @3786373 21 день тому +1

      I'm from Canada. And I hate Ukrainian Nazis. Bandera, Shukhevych , SS Galitchina and those modern ones. You don't have a right to speak from all the Canada. 👎

    • @3786373
      @3786373 21 день тому +1

      I'm from Canada too. And I hate Ukrainian Nazis, from WWII like Bandera, Shukhevych, SS Galitchina and a modern ones like zelepensky and hid clique! You don't have a right to speak from all the Canada! You deleted my comment once sure you'll do that again. But you won't stop me like you'll never stop Russia from clearing Ukraine from modern Nazis. Lets play this comment game.

    • @3786373
      @3786373 21 день тому +1

      I'm from Canada too. And I hate Ukrainian Nazis, from WWII like Bandera, Shukhevych, SS Galitchina and a modern ones like zelepensky and hid clique! You don't have a right to speak from all the Canada! You deleted my comment once sure you'll do that again. But you won't stop me like you'll never stop Russia from clearing Ukraine from modern Nazis. Lets play this comment game.

  • @deecee1522
    @deecee1522 21 день тому +38

    Shame on Russia

  • @mishkadishka4729
    @mishkadishka4729 21 день тому +10

    Very sad the old grandma said " I lived through ww2 and now I have to live through this war"...

  • @deecee1522
    @deecee1522 21 день тому +21

    Shame on Putin

    • @lakeliving2013
      @lakeliving2013 21 день тому +2

      You can't shame the shameless.. 😞

    • @gerryhouska2859
      @gerryhouska2859 21 день тому

      Shame on ruSSia. poo tin is just its figurehead.

    • @user-yi8rt5zq9e
      @user-yi8rt5zq9e 21 день тому

      What for ? Why?.I guess U have no idea about the reality I am from Crimea The first victims of the war were guys from Berkut, police who were shot by the Ukrainian Nazi Right sector, February 18 th , 2014 Sure, U are not aware of the fact Police guys were on their duty, near Rada, Ukrainian parliament Nazi went to kill Policemen were from Donbass and Crimea Andrey was from the city where I live He had two sons, Their Dad was shot by the Uki Nazi Why? It was Ukraine that started killing Well, February 20 th 2014 Have U ever heard about Korsun? Crimeans were on their way back home when the buses were stopped by the armed coup supporters, people were humilated , six of eight buses were burnt I guess U would blane Putin for that?)Police was called, the police car arrived, stayed gor a while in the distance, left Ukraine as a state refused to defend CRIMEANS WHO IS TO BLAME? April, 7 th 2014 Kiev sent tanks to suppress Donbass, cause people there didnt put up with the coup ( by the way, the coup was sponsored by the US , Nuland and McCain were in Kiev those days , supervising it. Shame to Obama!) May 2 nd , 2014 People were burnt alive in Odessa Official number -48 , much more in reality ) Those who tried to escape from the burning building were shot by the Nazi The next day your beloved Ukrainians called. the burnt people ,,shashlyk, - a meat dish cooked on the open fire I guess your support the idea of burning people alive,dont U.? May 9 th 2014 The police HQ in Mariupol was shelled by tanks cause policemen didnt back the coup Nazi Azov turned up in the city on that day June 2 nd 2014 Lughansk was bombed by the Ukrainian jets, civilians were. killed The Ukrainian authorities blamed the conditioners on the building Who is shameless? 8 years of Donbass shelling followed Why didnt U care about people in Donbass back then? Find out facts, not fakes I am from Crimea I witnessed the events Did U? That is the point

  • @thomassecurename3152
    @thomassecurename3152 21 день тому +7

    Remarkable determination of the elderly and what they say.

  • @kennithchapman9689
    @kennithchapman9689 22 дні тому +22

    Sad. That whole thing is just sad😢

    • @tonyhunt9001
      @tonyhunt9001 22 дні тому +1

      the usa could end it in one second. but there is no money for the politicians in peace. and zelensky is a pawn , not worth mentioning

    • @Bytesplice
      @Bytesplice 21 день тому +10

      @@tonyhunt9001 if you believe Zelensky to be pawn you've been listening to Russian lies or you are the vatnik pawn.

    • @Pikkabuu
      @Pikkabuu 20 днів тому

      @@tonyhunt9001
      US didn't start this war nor would US stopping aid to Ukraine end the war as Ukrainians would still fight as they don't want to live under Russian rule!
      So the only one who could stop this in a minute is Putin as he is the whole reason why this war started!

  • @louielouiepks
    @louielouiepks 21 день тому +11

    Those are the heros of this war. Survivors. Very fortunate to have not perished.

  • @miric6224
    @miric6224 22 дні тому +12

    What strong people! Determined folks with healthy constitutions and incredible will power. Readers, do you realize what a feat they accomplished? Hope they’ve found some degree of happiness and that they are treasured for their strength of character and love of country. Much respect!

  • @josephkendall9793
    @josephkendall9793 21 день тому +21

    Brave Ukrainians !❤ we support Ukraine !

  • @StevenSmith-uu6dj
    @StevenSmith-uu6dj 22 дні тому +17

    Please keep on telling the world that the fight for freedom will never end until we are all free. Slava too the heroes and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦

    • @diegoflores9237
      @diegoflores9237 21 день тому +1

      Who's free?

    • @StevenSmith-uu6dj
      @StevenSmith-uu6dj 21 день тому +3

      @@diegoflores9237 the people that don't live under the despot putin

    • @user-yi8rt5zq9e
      @user-yi8rt5zq9e 21 день тому

      @@StevenSmith-uu6dj hilarious, really Stop watching CNN U are overdosed with fakes Hello from Russian Crimea ! We live much better with Putin than used to with Ukrainian Nazi

  • @leontinaleal3251
    @leontinaleal3251 21 день тому +8

    God bless them amazing people 👏👏👏🇺🇦💯🌹🌾🌻

  • @kenhunt5153
    @kenhunt5153 21 день тому +4

    For those in the States the Ukrainian Trust Chain is a nonprofit that sends 100% of donated funds to help the Citizens of Ukraine.
    Only the best to Ukraine.

  • @rikutaskinen5432
    @rikutaskinen5432 21 день тому +3

    We know russians here in Finland 53 wars during the history.

  • @jeffersonlankford848
    @jeffersonlankford848 21 день тому +2

    Great story told by those who lived it.

  • @Unfiltered-gb8vh
    @Unfiltered-gb8vh 21 день тому +3

    SLAVA UKRAINE! Dear People of Ukraine; Say it LOUD, say it Proudly! Let it roar like THUNDER and be heard around the world! Take every opportunity to stand with dignity, demonstrating patriotism and commitment, determination and strength so those of us who support Ukraine can feel the Glory and Unity of True Courage under Fire. Let, SLAVA UKRAINI be embedded in every heart and take your country forward to Victory! Never stop believing in Victory! Rise above the obstacles and continue the path that will ultimately give Victory! I Believe in Ukraine’s Victory!!! There is only one best way to honor the fallen, be Defender’s, civilian’s, first responder’s or any other that wrongfully died as a result of this senseless cruel invasion; Continue to Believe, Continue to Achieve that Victory they died longing for.. Glory to the Defender’s of Ukraine, Glory to Ukraine. Never ever let the Glory fade, to do so would be a dishonor to those who have passed. Sometimes we are fortunate to have privilege and opportunity come our way and stay; however sometimes we have to go out and find it, claim it and make it ours! There is a Beauty and special pride in securing the that Peace, that Freedom, that Glory! Because it was always yours to begin with, sadly someone tried to take it away! SLAVA UKRAINI, Ukraine stake your rightful claim on your Country, Raise you Beautiful Flag with honor and every single time you see it in Peace remember the sacrifice of those who fought with and for you to obtain the right to raise it! Keep the momentum, keep the spirit of resistance alive and the torch of Victory burning! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @cliff311976
    @cliff311976 20 днів тому +2

    They were the ones aiding the SS gestapo during WW2 😅😅😅

  • @tamiweber9409
    @tamiweber9409 22 дні тому +16

    To live so long and to almost be shot, passport taken away and told to live in Russia. 😢

  • @petefrys545
    @petefrys545 21 день тому +2

    Brave people

  • @user-ir1pw4sf3v
    @user-ir1pw4sf3v 22 дні тому +15

    🙏🙏🙏Ukraine🙏🙏🙏

  • @milansavic2803
    @milansavic2803 20 днів тому

    Can you say this is the way all the people from that area think like those two!?

  • @emmerentiagroenewald3694
    @emmerentiagroenewald3694 22 дні тому +5

    What are you talking about?They are not 25...... in their 70s and 80s.....!!🌻🌻🌻🌻🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦👍👍❤❤

    • @tonyhunt9001
      @tonyhunt9001 22 дні тому +2

      are you illiterate?

    • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
      @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 22 дні тому +4

      The old lady is 98 ... She would have survived the Holodomor, Stalin s NKVD and Hitler..and Stalin and the Cold war kgb. If she was born in the Ukraine . 😢

  • @ninagomes7713
    @ninagomes7713 21 день тому +2

    🙏🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦🙏

  • @freemusicforyou2011
    @freemusicforyou2011 20 днів тому

    So, grandma and grandpa were braver than every soldier on both sides. They're slowly without any armor and ammo, not duck down once, did cross the frontline.

  • @aureliocorrida6115
    @aureliocorrida6115 21 день тому +1

    Slava Ukraine!!! God’s be…

  • @laylacodilla4805
    @laylacodilla4805 21 день тому +1

    😢🙏

  • @Bytesplice
    @Bytesplice 21 день тому +10

    Take away: These folks have lived the majority of their lives under Moscovy oppression yet after tasting freedom they don't want to be surfs again.
    Glory to Ukraine!
    Moscovy delenda est.

    • @diegoflores9237
      @diegoflores9237 21 день тому +1

      So they're moving to where Austrian painter worshippers live?

    • @kristinmccall4665
      @kristinmccall4665 21 день тому +3

      @@diegoflores9237They went west, not east to the land of Wagnerites, etc. Try again troll. 🧌

    • @diegoflores9237
      @diegoflores9237 21 день тому +1

      @kristinmccall4665 yes, I know they move west. Where they proudly display the symbols of nhatzeess

    • @NotFound-sm9rg
      @NotFound-sm9rg 21 день тому +2

      @@diegoflores9237 how to say you know nothing about Ukraine without saying you know nothing about Ukraine:

    • @diegoflores9237
      @diegoflores9237 21 день тому +1

      @@NotFound-sm9rg I know they are proud nahtzes

  • @lakeliving2013
    @lakeliving2013 21 день тому +13

    Russia go home and fix your failing country..

    • @3786373
      @3786373 21 день тому +1

      What are you talking about? 🤣 According to data from the International Monetary Fund, Russia's GDP increased by almost 4 percent, while the GDP of all European countries decreased! It seems like Russia has learned well from the USA how to wage a war and profit from it.

    • @petefrys545
      @petefrys545 21 день тому +2

      ​@@3786373It's GDP is steady because of its expanding military economy if the war ends Russian economy will collapse

    • @3786373
      @3786373 21 день тому

      @@petefrys545 sure. Dream on. Russia will lose. If it helps you sleep well then why not...

    • @lakeliving2013
      @lakeliving2013 21 день тому +1

      @@3786373 Your Tiger has proven it's made of Paper..

    • @3786373
      @3786373 21 день тому +1

      @@lakeliving2013 what Tiger?? Isn't it a German tank? If so then yes, it looks like it's made out of paper...

  • @danweber8382
    @danweber8382 22 дні тому +5

    💙💛Slava Ukraine💙💛

  • @richidollarr4578
    @richidollarr4578 21 день тому +2

    I thought Ukraine was winning

  • @user-dg2mi6ez3m
    @user-dg2mi6ez3m 21 день тому +2

    At least the Russians they aren't after civilians just imagine if it was Israel ...

    • @Pikkabuu
      @Pikkabuu 20 днів тому +3

      Except that there are lots of people burried in Bucha, Marieupol and everywhere else in Ukraine who were civilians and to whom Russians came to...

    • @corneliaminor4810
      @corneliaminor4810 19 днів тому

      You don't seem to know very much about the russian's behaviour against Ukrainian civilians : filtration camps, deportation of adults and especially of children, raping, torturing, murdering, shooting without any reason...
      Do you know that already over 125.000 Russian war crimes are officially documented, the number of unknown, undocumented must be much higher, especially in the occupied territories, where people are forced to accept Russian citizenship against their will! Otherwise they might be imprisoned, even tortured, or they simply no longer receive medical treatment and necessary medication or are not longer allowed to drive a car!
      Any expression of Ukrainian culture is forbidden there!

    • @kathymay3980
      @kathymay3980 11 днів тому

      You haven’t a clue what you’re talking about! russia has butchered, tortured and murdered hundreds of Ukrainian civilians! Get your facts right before you comment instead of believing your russian propaganda! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @Patendyck76
    @Patendyck76 21 день тому +2

    Out of the frying pan into the fire, dementia must have set in.

  • @sidddist
    @sidddist 21 день тому +2

    Thousands went the other way

    • @petefrys545
      @petefrys545 21 день тому +2

      Forced deportation

    • @olha2415
      @olha2415 21 день тому +3

      Orcs returned to their swamp, ukrainians went to the West!

  • @surendramumgai631
    @surendramumgai631 21 день тому

    Both r very old and unable to stay alone all by themselves...so they went where their families were...

  • @3786373
    @3786373 21 день тому +3

    Ukro propaganda 👎 Shame on you for using those old people in your dirty game

    • @Pikkabuu
      @Pikkabuu 20 днів тому +2

      Unlike Russia who puts up Potemkin Villages all the time...

  • @asteriosoria6566
    @asteriosoria6566 21 день тому +2

    West propaganda ehhehehehe

    • @corneliaminor4810
      @corneliaminor4810 19 днів тому

      Too much Russian propaganda and brainwashing??? Ehehehehe!
      Kremlin troll !

  • @mikemiller8975
    @mikemiller8975 21 день тому +2

    Russian never take passport 😮we are same❤😊 take care of u❤

  • @user-oy5mm3pb2g
    @user-oy5mm3pb2g 21 день тому +1

    They can relocate to Berlin. Tbey soeak Russian but hate Russia? These are people crippled with retrigressive attitude due to age. Using them for cheap propaganda is shameful.

    • @gobsek
      @gobsek 21 день тому

      "propaganda" this what this comment is. and also a lie and ageism

    • @gobsek
      @gobsek 21 день тому +2

      "propaganda" this what this comment is

    • @gobsek
      @gobsek 21 день тому

      lie and ageism

    • @gobsek
      @gobsek 21 день тому +1

      they speak mainly Ukrainian with occasional russian words interspersed

    • @gobsek
      @gobsek 21 день тому +4

      anyway, orcs destroyed their lives, why should they love the occupiers regardless of their language?

  • @cliffdenis144
    @cliffdenis144 22 дні тому +5

    This is just propaganda to me

    • @Fin4L6are
      @Fin4L6are 22 дні тому +1

      You think they're actors or just the video itself?

    • @kristinmccall4665
      @kristinmccall4665 21 день тому +6

      It’s really sad that you are so willing to deny the very real experiences of the Ukrainian people. Maybe read up on what is happening there at the hands of russian soldiers and you will start to see why they fight so hard. Start with Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, ICC, OHCHR, OSCE, etc.

    • @cliffdenis144
      @cliffdenis144 21 день тому +1

      @@kristinmccall4665I don't like wars but I hate those who make them happen and in this case is Ukraine when they were shelling Donbass citizens everyday

    • @diegoflores9237
      @diegoflores9237 21 день тому +1

      Radio free Europe is US government funded

    • @Fin4L6are
      @Fin4L6are 21 день тому +1

      @@cliffdenis144 they were shelling the russians + the locals who went to their side, the russians were firing on UA citizens even more plus they started it

  • @tonyhunt9001
    @tonyhunt9001 22 дні тому +3

    soon to be mobilised by zelensky to fight..lol

    • @senator1295
      @senator1295 22 дні тому

      when are you going to fight??? ..трус

    • @senator1295
      @senator1295 22 дні тому +6

      di for your master ...or fight to be free Boris

    • @bps7209
      @bps7209 22 дні тому +1

      @@senator1295 Free? They have no freedoms in Ukraine. The freedom of speech or worship and you will be sent to prison. You cannot condemn Zelenskyy and those beautiful Orthodox churches have been burned down and not by Russian’s.

    • @romans6two338
      @romans6two338 21 день тому +2

      If all you got out of this story is your snarky remark, why don't you go fight then.

    • @kristinmccall4665
      @kristinmccall4665 21 день тому

      @@bps7209Completely and utterly false. Try getting your info from someone other than the Kremlin. You literally have no idea what is happening there and who is doing what. Or maybe you do know, but support Russian fascism and genocide? Why is that?